Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy
Teens, children, and even babies, sometimes need therapy for bone or muscle issues, sports injuries, or genetic, brain, spine, or nerve disorders. It can also help children who struggle with self-regulation and sensory processing. Children who struggle with motor skills tend to be uncoordinated or clumsy which puts them at risk of being bullied. The earlier a child receives a diagnosis and begins treatments, the more opportunity there is for success.
We serve people of all ages from birth to seniors and accept Medicaid, Medicare, VA, most insurance plans, and self pay. Covell Care & Rehabilitation will inform an uninsured or self-pay individual of the availability of a good faith estimate of expected charges upon scheduling a service or upon request.
Is there occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy for children?
If your child struggles to process sensory information, they may overreact or underreact to things they hear, see, taste, touch, or smell. This may lead to meltdowns or they may become hyperactive. Therapy can also help kids with challenges like dyslexia and visual processing issues.
Occupational and physical therapists help kids improve their range of motion, strength, flexibility, and movement patterns. This is not only important after a sports injury but also makes everyday activities easier and improves fine and gross motor skills and motor planning.
How do you do a therapy session with a young child or toddler?
Therapy sessions may look and feel like play. It engages kids with fun, age-appropriate activities to keep them motivated even though it can be hard work. Therapy can help kids with many issues, including:
Sports and non-sports related injuries
Delays in development or appropriate milestones
Genetic disorders such as Down syndrome
Muscle weakness or imbalances
Poor coordination and/or motor skills
Nerve/muscle conditions, such as cerebral palsy
Can I get speech therapy along with the help he gets at school?
Speech therapists diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders in children who have dyslexia, may be unable to speak, or have rhythm or fluency problems, such as stuttering.
Children with speech-language delays and disorders are at a higher risk of having learning difficulties. Dyslexia causes children to process language differently in the brain. It is not a visual problem, but rather a phonological one in which the way information is processed. Because of these struggles, reading comprehension can often be affected and impact their self-esteem.
How do I get started?
During an initial evaluation, a therapist checks your child’s strengths and abilities appropriate for their age to see if there is a delay or concern. The therapist will work with you and your child to determine a treatment plan and the therapist will suggest activities you can do with your child between and after treatment. The earlier a child receives therapy, the more effective it tends to be. And being able to do tasks can help increase their self-esteem and confidence.
Call Covell Care at (970) 204-4331 to discuss your situation and our options. We accept most insurance plans including Medicaid. We can provide services in your home or a community setting such as a gym or daycare center.